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More power to those who have faith in their country. That’s the only way you’ll be able to dig yourself out, but it’s unfortunately not the way the rest of the world looks at the USA at the moment. We’re hoping like you, that good leadership and an understanding of how the world works will put you back where you were before. You need us and we need you.

I have turned into a shopping fool. I don't normally shop but when I was looking for my Birthday gift I started looking at other sites and decided to revisit a few. Now I have 2 pairs of boots, a new parka, and two Yeti ice tea tumblers plus the food I ordered and nothing includes cross stitch. I think I need help. I know this is a silly post but I just can't stand the negative comments anymore.

This looks so fun and I love the colors. I am hesitant with black aida and my eyes. Are there any tricks to seeing with black aida? Thank you. Valerie Warner

about the USA. So many bad comments lately, just wondering if I'm the only one who still believes in America as the "Shining light on the hill" or words to that effect. Yes, we have our serious problems, but we can and will overcome the current situation.

Over it....sky is grey, grass and trees are brown, property taxes, car insurance, fuel oil delivery, and the tree that had to be cut down....oh, and we didn’t win the lottery, again...Ready for February, one month closer to spring!

I am over the moon on that. Who knew food could make a person this happy? I am hoping it will get here by the end of the week but who knows with the way the shipping has been. The first thing I am going to try is the Pheasant salami, followed by the wild boar salami. I really hope DH and I like it. I need to go to the grocery store for some Keebler snack crackers and a block of cheese but I just hate going in there.

After staring my Noah's Ark project, I decided that 3 strands of yarn on 14 ct. cloth is just too much, especially for the intricate parts like Noah's beard. So again (very angry with myself, ) I ditched it after completing the boat. Well anyway I found another old magazine of mine called "cross stitch crazy" and on page 28, I found "Star of Wonder" A beautiful picture of the Nativity scene with beautiful colorful buildings in the background. So happy . But the cloth called for 14 ct. Navy Blue. Oh No ! I Cannot work with a dark cloth. Cannot see the holes too well,,(even in daylight.) So I settled for a lighter blue which represents the sky. Coming along beautifully. I didn't even have to purchase floss , as I have so many beautiful colors in my stash which I can finally use. Now, I really hate throwing out a piece that I have been working on (Noah's Ark) only to find out that it just isn't going well. What a waste of time and money ! But I cannot keep going on a piece which I am not happy with. It ruins my day ! Have any of you done that ?

I use a plain magnet, but I saw these needle minders on etsy and i love them. I am tempted. Does anyone else use a needleminder?

I found some time to settle at my desk today and indulge another hobby of mine and when I did, I decided to take out and setup a Christmas gift I received. It is a little warmer for my coffee cup. I like to sip while I stitch or write and my coffee always gets too cold, too fast. Well, this thing is simple to use, sets up for 2 different temperatures, works with my favorite mug, and my coffee stays hot till the last sip! Silly, but it's the little things that make me smile!

I have done the required back stitching and will do it as needed. It seems to be harder on the eyes than the stitching